Write a thesis statement.

I. Students must get enough sleep at night during their exams in order to succeed in school and have better marks.

Write a complex Problem/Solution composition (práctica evaluable)

In the last few years global warming has become such a big issue because of the increase of pollution. Global warming is a topic very discussed by scientist and his main effect is the raise of global temperature. This changes in global temperature can develop far-reaching effects on climate patterns. Many of this changes have already begun, such as more powerful hurricanes, droughts and bad air because of smog pollution.

Nowadays we can't make this problem disappear but we have the resources to try to reduce this problem. The easiest solution to try to reduce this problem would be to follow the three R's (reduce, recycle, reuse)and buying eco-friendly products because it's a thing that people from all ages can do and sometimes with this solution you can even save money. A second solution could be trying to reduce  exhaust fumes because they are the main cause of deterioration of the ozone layer and also are bas for human health. Another solution could be using renewable energies such as wind powers or solar powers which are probably the most effective solution.

In my opinion, global warming is a very serious issue that we can't ignore because this affects human beings and all living things. If we don't try to reduce this issue all those effects that have already begun will get worse.

Describe someone

I admire very much my aunt because we have a lot of things in common. We both like to travel and to learn new languages, she has been in a lot of places so she always has a story or an amazing experience to tell me. About her personality, she is very kind and funny and she loves reading books.

My aunt's characteristics are: she has straight blond long hair, and brown eyes like me. She has medium height and she is skinny. She also is very intelligent, actually she is in the University of Granada as a teacher. I don't see her very often but when she come to Alicante in holidays I love spending time with her.

Write a complete essay (práctica evaluable)

It’s a mistake to think that campings  are a cheap type of tourism. Nowadays it is thought that only the people who go on holidays to campings go there because they don’t have enough money to stay in a hotel or in any other accommodation with a higher status.

In the last few years, campings have developed a lot and they are not like they used to be. The quality of them is better and, now they are as well considered as hotels. And the prices are similar or even more expensive. An example of these higher prices can be found when you want to buy a caravan, because some caravans can cost as much as a house.

Now campings are more expensive than they were before because they offer a lot of activities that you won’t find in any other accommodation. Go camping is a fantastic way to spend your holidays because you can be connected to nature at another level, and also they offer you  a big range of services such as restaurants, spa, swimming pool, summer cinema, thematic parties and also you can make new friends. There, there are activities for all ages, and campings even hire people to the children entertainment so parents can have a relaxing time.

As I see it, people don’t choose to stay in campings because they think it is cheaper, they go there because they want to enjoy a different way of being on holiday, closer to nature.

INTRODUCTION & CONCLUSION.

Nowadays fashion is an important aspect in our lives. It is something that we see every day, on the streets, on TV, shops, everywhere. Everyone cares about fashion, specially young people,  they  want to find their own style and they keep buying and changing their clothes  until they find it, and that is something good. But, is the youth obsessed with fashion?

To sum up  fashion has become in one of the most important things for the youth until the point that they get obsessed with that, and the youth should learn that fashion can be important for us  but there are more important things than that.

Problem/Solution paragraph

One of the biggest problems facing the world today is global warming. Many scientists believe that our production of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases is having a heating effect on the atmosphere, and this could be very dangerous for human life. 

Now we can’t make this problem disappear, but we have the resources to reduce the impact of this problem. In order to overcome these problems we can try to buy eco-friendly products and follow the three Rs (reduce, recycle, reuse) instead of buying stuff made by fossil fuels, that are being burned to extract, produce and ship products around the world, that is the easiest solution to reduce global warming. A second answer could be using renewable energies such as solar power, wind power and even using hybrid cars, because vehicles of transportation are the main source of exhaust fumes. The ozone layer helps to protect life on earth from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, and those exhaust fumes that come from cars contribute to ozone depletion and also are bad for human’s health. If we all collaborate we could try to reduce this problem, we have the technology and the resources to do it. So why don’t we create a better world without pollution?

How advertisements affect today's society.

Nowadays we live in a consumer society in which we are more exposed to advertisement than ever before. We see advertisements everywhere, in magazines and newspapers, on the radio, on TV,on internet, in the mail, even over the phone. And this generate an impact over the society.

 Advertisements are a very useful way for the companies to show their products and to convince people that their products are better  than the ones that sell other companies. Marketing is one of the most important parts on a company and that’s why they spend a lot of money on the promotion of their products ,it helps them to make sure that people know the benefits of the products and to establish a corporate image. At first they provided valuable information about products and services, but in the last few year it has become in a way to exploit our deepest fears, attractions, needs, desires, goals and thoughts. Personally speaking an advertisement that I specially like is the commercial with the powerful slogan “Adidas is all in’’ , which is  the largest marketing campaign in the history of the brand, was launched in March 2011 and shows the unmistakable presence of Adidas in different sports, cultures and lifestyles and fuses the worlds of sport, music and fashion, under the image of incredible celebrities such as Lionel Messi, Derrick Rose, Katy Perry and B.O.B.

An important thing that we mustn’t forget is that good advertisements are done to capture the attention of the customers and try to make an impact on them , sometimes it doesn’t matter if the impact is good or bad, they just want you to create polemic and make people talk about the company or the products that they offer. Beside this , we can also find advertisements that are done for good, for make people think and realize about environmental issues, health habits or social differences.

To sum up, there are a lot of kind of adverts and commercials that are made to attract our attention and that is something that we can’t avoid , but want we can do is make our own decisions and don’t let a commercial blind us.

Nowadays ,there are a lot of animals living in zoos. But, is it right or wrong to keep them in the zoos?

I think that almost everyone have been in a zoo in their childhood, it is a great experience for children going to zoos, it’s a place where they can see wild, beautiful, exotic animals. And know some characteristics of each of them. An other advantage is that animals who live in zoos don´t get starve, they are protected and one of the most important things, with this program the specialist can develop wildlife conservation programs for thousands of animal species. This is particularly crucial to the extinct species.

Beside this, it doesn’t matter how comfortable are animals in zoos, it's not their natural habitat In zoos they are not free, they can’t run or coexist  with other animal species.That conditions make them unhappy and restless.

The WWF considers captive breeding of rare, threatened, or endangered species, the “last resort” strategy for the captive breeding programs.The goal of most captive breeding programs for endangered species is to establish captive populations that are large enough to be demographically stable and genetically healthy, in other words: saving endangered species to keep them in captivity, ensuring that his  reproduction is reliably  and once they have achieved this reintroduce animals back to the wild.

An example of that is the Ex Situ conservation program of the Iberian lynx, with this program they have achieved more animals than those who were removed from the field as the founders of the program, at first they were only 49 lynx and now they are 69 lynx that have born in the breeding program and also have been reintroduced, including the latest releases of July in Extremadura and Castilla- la Mancha .

So as I see it, the captive breeding is the best way to save endangered animals because they have the reproduction almost guaranteed and once they have done it, they can go back to their natural habitat.

New York

N.Y is known around the world for being the biggest city of the United States. Its skyline is truly awe-spiring. The skyscrapers, bridges, waterways, islands and monuments create a breathtaking panorama that is instantly recognizable worldwide. The city that never sleeps is a center of appeal, a multicultural shock where you can find people from the most unexpected places in the world.

It's core is Manhattan, a labyrinth of streets lined with iconic buildings and landmarks including the Empire State Building, that is probably New York's best known building and can be seen on many postcard and films, the Statue of Liberty, the Metropolitan Museum of art; Times Square known for its Broadway theatre, cinemas and electronic billboards. It is one of the places that makes New York a city that never sleeps. And also don't forget Central Park, that besides being the heart of Manhattan, this park is one of the favorite places of New Yorkers and tourists for walking, sunbathing or doing sport.

Another top visited place for tourists is Fifth Avenue, NY shopping is an entirely different experience than shopping in another city. Whether you are searching for the latest fashions, NY souvenirs, or useful housewares, New York outlets on Fifth Ave cater to every taste and budget.

In conclusion, this metropolis with 10 millions inhabitants is the place where it all happens. Each neighborhood  that its own identity.New York or ''The big apple'', is more than a city. It's an experience. And I hope that one day I could visit this mazing city.

Write a thesis statement and the outline for an essay (práctica evaluable)

I. Hybrid cars could be one of the best solutions to reduce global warming.

II. Global warming has been increasing in the last few years.

          A. The increasing of global warming due to pollution.

                        1. Cars need big amounts of petrol to work, and if we use hybrid cars the use of                 petrol will bless, and the same will happen with pollution.

                           2. Modern cars are the main source of exhaust fumes, a thing that contributes the     ozone depletion and global warming.

III. Besides the fact that hybrid cars are good for the environment, it also has some disadvantages.

          A. Hybrids cars don't have the same quality than modern cars have.

                              1. Hybrids cars are so much slower than modern cars.

IV. As I see it, hybrid cars could be a great solution for trying to reduce pollution and to fix global warming.

KINSALE.

A few days ago I e-mailed with a  good friend of mine. She is a french girl who I met two years ago in a trip that took place in Ireland ,we were in the same house. And talking with her made all my memories came back to my mind like  a kind of flashback. I remembered that beautiful trip and all the good moments I spent in there. The first time I met her we were very nervous so we didn’t started to talk to each other immediately, but as the time went by we started to became good friends. We were the same age so it wasn't difficult to have things in common , we both liked go cycling and taking pictures, so the father of the family borrowed us some bicycles and we used to go cycling before dinner and go to a beautiful river to talk and to take pictures of the view. The family was also very friendly , I remember that every Sunday they used to take us to a place called Kinsale , it was a charming place, I don’t even know how to explain it ,Kinsale is a small town located in the south of Ireland ,it is a place worth to visit. The first time I went there they took me to a small beach, the beach was incredible I think I’d never seen one like that one , the sand was white, there were small boats of different colors in the water and kids playing in the seashore. I think I’ll never forget the moment I put my feet on the water, Camille( my french friend) told me to get inside the sea , she told me that the water was warm, but I knew that that wasn't true, but what I didn't expected was that the older brother of the family was behind me waiting to push me inside the water. And he did, I felt shocked, so I couldn't barely got out of the water because the water felt like ice for me, but know  I still laughing when I remember this moment.

Are people less healthy than in the past?

Nowadays there are more and more people who are less healthy than ever before, even when we have the resources to be healthy.

As the years go by, the amount of junk food we eat is increasing.The restaurants where you can buy junk food have become very popular, such as Burger King or McDonald’s. You can find more than one of those restaurants in the same town. Eating junk food is not too bad only if you eat it moderately. The problem is when you can’t stop eating that kind of food. Here is when it starts to have bad consequences such as obesity. We are less healthy than in the past, another example of it is the increase in people who smoke, especially young people, and the stress that most of people have in their work.

But at the same time we have the resources to be more healthy. We have more information than ever, we can have nutritional information, medicines, vaccinations. We have also a lot of effective diets, and you can find a gym in every town too, where you are able to learn how to keep fit, so it shouldn't be so hard to be healthy.

We have the resources to be more healthy. The only thing we need is to concern our shelves more with living a healthier life.

Nowadays our world is all connected and we have more opportunities than ever to go abroad, but despite this still may people who prefer to live in a traditional way, living in the same place all their lives.

There is no doubt that the place where you grown up will always be special for you because it is the place where you where born, where you made your first friends and where you spent most of your memories. Staying all your life in the same place means living closer to your family and friends for helping you, giving you nice advices and having good times. Moreover is that you are known in your living place and you also know the people of your country.

All of this facts are good, but when you are young sometimes you have the need to break all your habits and routines and look for other experiences. Living in another place can give you the chance  to be more open-minded, to make new friends, visit beautiful sites and even give you a different point of view of your life. Furthermore it contributes to make you more independent, responsible and meet new cultures.

In my opinion is so much better not to live in the same place all your life but instead move to other city or even go abroad. In that way you can discover who you really are, or what type of person would you like to be. Not being just how people tell you, or how you have to be.

Write an opinion paragraph about something you really like but most of people don't like at all.

From my personal experience, running is one of the best sports. Most people don’t like this activity, they prefer going to the gym and do another kind of sports or just staying at home. I always go running when I’m stressed or upset, it helps me to clear up my mind. I love waking up early in the morning and run when everything is quiet so I can enjoy the beautiful views. Running is an activity that you can do alone or with your friends and family. Furthermore, you can go running whenever you want , you are free to choose where you want to do it. Another advantage is that it improves your physical strength. As I see it, running is a very useful activity, it is one of the best ways to keep fit and it also helps you to be healthy.

Advantages & disadvantages of new technology.

In the last few years technology has developed a lot, and is one of the most important things in our lives.The development of technology in the last few years has been very quick and incredible.Thank’s to new technology we can improve our communication. We can talk with everyone, everywhere and whenever with applications such as  WhatsApp or Skype. With this new technology we can have more information than ever and it’s all for free. In spite of these all advantages it has some disadvantages too, such us how this affects young people.The youth is losing out on social interaction face to face. And the most important one, the dependence of young people on the new technologies, nowadays teenagers can't go out of their houses without their mobile phone and also it has some bad consequences.Young people have worst marks, they prefer to talk with their friends on internet than pay attention in class or go out to talk with their family. New technologies can help teenagers to be better prepared but we only can achieve this if we don’t abuse of them.

Contrast/Comparative paragraph (BLOCK METHOD)

BALLET AND HIP-HOP 

Nowadays you can find a big rage of dances, but are all well considered? Ballet it’s a type of performance dance, it’s the basis of all forms of dance and requieres technical skills and a lot of hours of training. Ballet dancers need to have the ability to concisely feel and move with the music, performing with confident coordination while they are doing difficult steps. Furthermore, Ballet is considered as a kind of dance very complex and sophisticated in which all the moves and positions have to be precise. In contrast to ballet ,we find hip-hop, which is characterized by free-styling, raping, beat boxing among others. This kind of dance is more than just a music genre, it is a whole sub-culture, a medium of expression of real life stories and also you can add or mix steps in the way you want to. Those are two most common dance forms worldwide, both involve strong and fluid body movements like turns and jumps, and only a few dancers can achieve the fame.As I see it  each style of dance is similar to one another but they are all very unique in their own way they have completely different moves and that’s why both types should be respected.

MY OPINION ABOUT TENNIS

I’m going to do a review about Tennis. I have to say that I’ve never played tennis before until my friend told me to go to classes with her. The beginning was a little bit difficult, but with every tenni’s class I noticed that I played better than the last one.

Doing sport help us to being healthy and to prevent diseases , for me tennis is one of the best sports because it improves your physical strength, it also combines speediness , resistance, the developing of strong mussels and the importance of being flexible. Moreover is that tennis is a dynamic  and a competitive sport, it teaches you not to give up and to keep on trying because that  is the only way to improve your play. For all this reasons I play tennis every time I can. The only disadvantage is that tennis is a competition sport, so you depend on a person to play , and also is a sport that requires time, that’s not like running that you can do it whenever you want and you don’t need someone to do it.

In conclusion, recommend everyone to play this beautiful sport, because it is a great way to keep fit and to disconnect.

ALMERIMAR.

ALMERIMAR.

Nowadays almost everyone is busy, some people have to work, other ones have to study, we don’t have too much free time. Day by day we have to do the same things and sometimes it can be quite stressful. That’s why everyone needs a favorite place, a place to relax and disconnect.

A lot of people will tell you that his favorite place is the mountain or an specific site of his house, but mine is quite different and also is a little bit far from here, but I go there every summer that I can.

My favorite place is Almerimar. Almerimar is a small town of Almería that means a lot for me. Over there I spent six years of my childhood, is where I took my first steps and made my first friends.

I remember that my mother some evenings used to take me to a paint store that was on the center of the town,and while she was buying I used to look to the port, I have always found it beautiful with those tall sailboats floating on the water, moving one way an other and how funny was giving part of my dinner to the small fishes that were in the port.

I also remember going to my best friend parent’s restaurant. The restaurant was in front of the beach, but this beach was different, this one had stones of a lot of sizes instead of sand  and my best friend and I used to catch big and flat stones so in that way we were able to paint and draw in them.

Almerimar is a place full of memories to me, I’m happy every time I go there, so that’s why I go whenever my family can.

Hi! This is the first time I write in a blog, I've never had one. I don't usually write too much , only when I have to, but I think that in this way it will be easier for me to write and I'm sure that I would like it.
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